BAPS Charities Hosts Healthcare Conference in Houston, Uniting 1,150 Medical Professionals Across 30+ Specialties

Houston, TX — BAPS Charities hosted its first-ever Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25), drawing
more than 1,150 delegates from over 30 medical and allied disciplines to Houston, Texas. This
groundbreaking event offered a rare convergence of clinical excellence and spiritual insight, centered on the
theme “Enrich, Explore, Empower.”
With nine focused breakout tracks, over 60 speakers and facilitators, and up to 14 CE/CME-accredited
sessions, HPC25 set a new standard for inclusive, interdisciplinary healthcare education—while also
inspiring reflection on the deeper meaning of care.
“This wasn’t just a conference,” said Mahima Dave, PharmD, of Chicago. “It was a reawakening of what it
means to heal with compassion, purpose, and humility.”

A Conference with a Conscience

At a time when burnout, detachment, and system fatigue challenge the global healthcare profession, HPC25
rekindled the original spirit that draws individuals to a life of healing.
“Most other conferences focus on what to do technically,” reflected Dr. Yagnesh Dave, an internist from
Atlanta. “This one helped me reflect on how to become a better physician to treat my patients.”
“This experience was more than just another conference,” said Niki Patel, PharmD, MBA, CDCES, from
Robbinsville, NJ. “It was about finding your heartbeat and empowering your life with the skills to serve
society.”

Elevating Science with Soul

Accredited sessions explored cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence in medicine, clinical burnout,
health equity, and the future of patient-centered care. But the emotional tone of the conference also
touched many deeply.
“A truly inspiring gathering where clinical excellence met spiritual depth,” said Sara Rogers, a pharmacist
and researcher from Houston. “The reminder that healing is both a science and a service was powerful.”
“This conference gave me science—and also how to use it,” added Dr. Sachin Shah, PharmD, FACC, FAHA,
of San Jose. “It reignited the spirit of service in every attendee I spoke with.”

Keynote Spotlight: Compassionate Leadership

The keynote address by Jason Glover, CEO of Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, emphasized the
human element of care through his “Four L’s” philosophy: Love, Learn, Little Things Matter, and Larger
Than Each of Us. His message resonated with delegates striving to maintain compassion amid growing
technological complexity.
“How to actually maintain spirituality, even in the rough experiences—I really thought that was excellent,”
said Larry Wedekind, CEO of IntegraNet Health, Houston.
“What I appreciate about Indian culture,” noted Prof. Juergen Scheele, CMO of Innoplexus from Germany,
“is how intelligently they combine spirituality with the sciences.”

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

From practicing clinicians to aspiring healthcare professionals, the conference created space for
collaboration, mentorship, and introspection. Specialized tracks catered to physicians, nurses, dentists,
pharmacists, public health experts, and students—encouraging new connections across regional and
professional boundaries.
“True networking in healthcare means collaboration without boundaries,” said Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh,
MBA, from Philadelphia, PA. “This conference helped break down invisible walls between professions.”
“The experience expanded my understanding of patient-centered care and reminded me of the humanity
behind healthcare,” said Sneh Patel, a pre-med student.
“Surrounded by passionate professionals, we left feeling empowered, enriched, and deeply connected to a
shared purpose of selfless service,” said Dr. Monica Patel, a dentist from Robbinsville, NJ.

Global Service, Local Impact

BAPS Charities also spotlighted international outreach initiatives in India, inspiring delegates to apply their
skills in rural and underserved settings. These programs reaffirm the organization’s ethos: selfless service
(seva) through professional excellence.
“In a profession where burnout and detachment are common,” said Rasesh Patel, a pharmacy consultant
from Tampa, “this event offered something rare: healing, purpose, and reconnection.”
“Every moment was meaningful,” reflected Ami Patel, PharmD. “And ending with darshan made it
unforgettable.”
As delegates return to their hospitals, clinics, and communities, many carry a renewed commitment to
deliver care with not just excellence but empathy. HPC25 proved that when compassion guides technology
and values shape leadership, healthcare becomes more than a profession—it becomes a service rooted in
humanity.

Jason Glover, CEO of Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, delivers the keynote address on "The Power of Compassionate Care" to a packed audience of 1,150 delegates during the BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25) in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Jürgen Sylvius Scheele, a global leader in AI research, shares insights on the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare at BAPS Charities HPC 2025, emphasizing that “the future of AI is here.”

Dr. Pinki Bhatt, a transplant infectious disease physician shares insights on the microbiome’s role in shaping immunity at the inaugural BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25). She reflected on how the conference brought together 1,150 high-achieving healthcare professionals across disciplines—united not only by clinical excellence but by a shared purpose to serve with humility, faith, and spiritual dedication.

Dr. Usha Sriram, Founder of Diwas and Director of ACEER Health, speaks on strategies for managing chronic conditions during a breakout session at the BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25).

Panelists engage healthcare professionals in a breakout session during the BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25) in Houston, Texas. Held under the theme “Enrich, Explore, Empower,” the session featured external speakers and clinicians sharing perspectives on mentorship, leadership, and purpose-driven care.

Students and residents attending the BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25) had the valuable opportunity to discuss their futures and exchange information with mentors.

Delegates from 30 diverse healthcare specialties, totaling 1,150 professionals, gathered at the BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference (HPC25).